<p>What kinds of jobs could each of the following majors get? I just want to get an idea before I choose a major.</p>
<p>I'm especially curious about Neuroscience, because I don't have much knowledge on it. What kinds of jobs can Neuroscience majors get, and how is the field? Is it on the rise, falling down, etc?</p>
<p>As for Physics, is it completely necessary to aim for a PhD after the Undergraduate degree, or can Physics majors go into another field using their Undergraduate degree?</p>
<p>neuroscience-none
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<p>biology-lab tech crappy $12/hour temp jobs.</p>
<p>Math and Physics actuary, quant, statistician good jobs</p>
<p>So undergrad Physics majors can still fall back on jobs that use mathematics right? I just want to be safe, in case I don’t want to go for a PhD afterward…</p>
<p>And do you think perhaps taking a few Computer Science courses would also help? I know that Computer Science basically encompasses any job market in this time period. Would a few courses increase my resume, or is it only beneficial if you major in it?</p>
<p>Physics: Can do electrical engineering (not others; the others don’t use modern physics, they either use 500 years old Newton physics (Mech/Civil) or use Chemistry instead (Chem/Materials). You’ll take alot of classes with EEs), quant, actuary, software programmer, etc.</p>
<p>Neurosci: Nothing. Even the crappy temp jobs will hire Biochemistry majors over you.</p>
<p>Physics can do EE for grad school, but don’t expect anything amazing to come out of just a B.S. in Physics. You gain problem solving/quantitative skills, but beyond that grad school really would be your best option for physics if you want to be able to market yourself for better more interesting jobs. </p>
<p>just taking a couple programming classes is not necessarily going to land you a job alone. There are people overseas who will do that kind of work for cheap. Programming would be another skill you have, it is more of a supplementary thing. Definitely wouldn’t hurt.</p>
<p>Why not go towards applied math? If you want to do programming and work in something math related it would be a great major to accomplish that. Also a lot of flexibility in the curriculum.</p>
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<p>These links are EXTREMELY helpful, thank you zapfino!</p>
<p>Neuroscience - neurosurgeon. Damn good. Manhattan apt. Trophy wife. Work hard.
Physics - DoD, NASA - not too bad. Need Masters at least.</p>
<p>If you’re going into a science, go into one that you LOVE. If you’re good, you’ll find work sooner or later.</p>
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<p>Tell that to the thousands of post-docs languishing in post-docs for $35k and no benefits.</p>
<p>neurosurgeon = doctor + very hard and exclusive specialization not scientist.</p>
<p>How are the job outlook and pay for Applied Mathematics major?</p>